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Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire

Pyrope
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Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.